Wairua Tapu

We also do actions in sign language for this waiata

KUPU MĀORI

Wairua tapu tau mai rā

wairua tapu mai runga

uhia mai ngā taonga pai

homai tō aroha.

Wāhia, kia tika

akona mai rā kia ū ki te pai

Horoia, kia mau tonu rā

mōhou te tino kororia.

TRANSLATION

Alight holy spirit, come to rest

Holy spirit from above

cover all we hold dear

give us your love.

Lay us down (as firewood), so all is right

teaching us to hold firmly to the right.

Wash / clean us, so that we may keep holding

yours is the true glory.

ACTIONS